Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Float Pool - Lourdes Hospital

easyservice; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff with basic patient care, vitals, and daily activities. You will sanitize rooms, monitor health, and assist with feeding and grooming while maintaining empathy and professional communication with patients and families.

The role requires BLS preferred; nursing aide training or equivalent, and at least 1 year of clinical experience. EPIC EHR training is a plus.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support preferred and must be obtained prior to direct patient care
• Completion of nursing aide training program or STNA/CNA or nursing program with clinical rotation
• 1 year of relevant clinical experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, personal care, and mobility
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse and report changes
• Deliver high-level customer service to patients and families
• Document patient care accurately and timely
• Assist with hand-offs and patient transfers using safe techniques
• Promote independence and tailor care to patient interests

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive in rapid change

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients' rooms, monitoring patients' health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
• Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.

Education

None

Licensure/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Must have completed one of the following: (required)

Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR

Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR

CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR

Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation OR

1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting

Experience

Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities

Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Administration - Lourdes

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .